Ready to embark on a joyful learning journey? ✨ Our Pre-K program is now accepting applications! Pick up your enrollment packet at Central Registration, 300 South Ray Avenue, M-F, 8am to 4pm.
Give your little one the gift of discovery, creativity, and friendship in a nurturing environment. Apply today and let the adventures begin! 🖍️📚 #PreKAdventures #EarlyLearningFun #FayettevillePublicSchools
It’s Read Across America Week and Happy Hollow Elementary kicked things off in style — wearing their coolest shirts you can read! 👕 What a fun way to celebrate the joy of reading! ❤️📖
#ReadAcrossAmerica #HappyHollowReads #FayettevillePublicSchools
Holt Middle School Principal Matt Morningstar and John L Colbert Middle School Principal Warren Collier will be visiting fourth graders (rising 5th graders) this week to share all about the incredible Middle School Choice options for next year!
Parents, don’t miss the opportunity to learn more at our Choice Programs during the Parent Meetings happening this week for rising 5th graders:
📍 McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 John L. Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Come out and get inspired, ask questions, and explore the amazing opportunities waiting for your student! ✨
#FPSChoice #MiddleSchoolMatters #FutureReady
Fayetteville Public Schools is excited to offer two immersive learning experiences for rising fifth grade students for the second year during the 2025-26 school year!
Parent Meetings to learn more about the Choice Programs are:
⭐️McNair Middle School: Monday, February 24th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️Holt Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
⭐️John L Colbert Middle School: Tuesday, February 25th, 6:00-7:00 PM
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and get inspired for what’s ahead!
#FPSChoice
Fayetteville Public Schools had a blast hosting the 2025 Arkansas Special Olympics Area 3 Basketball Tournament today at the FHS Bulldog Arena! 🎉🏀 CONGRATULATIONS to all the athletes for their amazing performances and unstoppable energy! And thank you to the FHS students, staff, and volunteers for all of the support, organization, and love!💜
#SpecialOlympics
🚦 Today is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day! 🚦
👉 This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rules of the road: 🔹 Motorists, remember—it's the law to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks! 🔹 Pedestrians, always look both ways before crossing to ensure your safety!
A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guards who keep our children, parents, and pets safe everyday!
Hey, Hawks! PTO’s Spirit Shop has new Happy Hollow apparel for the 2024-2025 school year. The deadline to order is next Friday, September 6th. There are a few designs and colors to choose from including our 2024-2025 shirt, “Think Outside.” We’ll hear more from our team regarding our “Think Outside” theme in the near future, but it is more than just a fun school theme: It reflects the unique outdoor setting of our school and the instructional mentality of our team. Hawks, it's time to "Think Outside."
https://youtu.be/Jgvna7r2xoc
Meet Kristi Sams. Ms. Sams is a familiar face at Happy Hollow. Last year, she served as a long term substitute in kindergarten, and she crushed it. A long term substitute position is essentially an extended job interview, and she shined. Each and every day, she built and earned the trust of her teammates. It was clear to Mrs. Thorn and I, too, that Ms. Sams is a special person and teacher, and she was the perfect fit for an open position in kindergarten.
She's made an impact at Happy Hollow, and we are thankful to have her back in kindergarten this year. Ms. Sams is a fantastic addition to our school. Don’t just take my word from it. I interviewed some of her kindergarten students today during snack, and here’s it what they had to say:
“I like that she’s always patient for us.”
“I like it when she lets me play playground.”
“She is super nice.”
“I like lunch.”
“I love Ms. Sams.”
“She is really nice and really fun and really good teacher.”
“She is good teacher.”
“I like the classroom. School is fun.”
Welcome to Happy Hollow, Ms. Sams!
We are excited to introduce Emmy Mitchell as our newest 1st grade teacher! A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, Mrs. Mitchell completed her internship experience here in Fayetteville Public Schools. The principals at her elementary internship school sang her praises and said “she’s the intern to grab before another school gets her!”
Mrs. Mitchell LOVES the cappuccino chunky chocolate ice cream at Braums and gymnastics is her favorite Olympic sport to watch. When it comes to children’s books, she enjoys talking with students about Junie B. Jones and reading aloud anything by Kevn Henkes.
During her interview, her passion for teaching students to read and love books shined bright! We also saw her love for early elementary students, big heart, and organizational skills. After the interview, each committee member completed a ratings sheet. The shared the following observations:
“Very positive”
“She seemed sweet and bubbly!”
“Happy to be here. Technology savvy. Came very prepared.”
“Very organized, prepared, articulate, sweet and calm disposition.”
Mrs. Mitchell is going to be a wonderful addition to Happy Hollow and we’re excited for all the students we know she’ll build relationships with and grow! Welcome to Happy Hollow, Emmy! –Nicola
Happy Hollow Hours for the 2024-2025 School Year
Meet Madelynn Baumhover. Ms. Baumhover is joining our 3rd grade team at Happy Hollow. Prior to becoming a Hawk, Mrs. Baumhover taught in Bentonville. If she's watching the Olympics, she is most likely watching the 400m relay or the 100m sprint. Her favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough.
When Ms. Baumhover interviewed at Happy Hollow in the spring, she was able to show the team who she was as a teacher and person as she shared various examples of student work. She geeked out over each piece of student work, making personal connections to her students and excitedly sharing details within the work about their growth. After the interview, each committee member completed a ratings sheet. Below are their comments:
"Absolutely amazing in all areas."
"She was a 10/10!"
"Phenomenal!"
"Amazing!!"
In short, she is awesome.
Mrs. Baumhover is a student centered teacher who is going to crush it at Happy Hollow. We are thankful to have her on the team. Welcome to our school, Mrs. Baumhover! --Josh
⭐The countdown to the first day of school is on! Our amazing teachers are busy attending professional learning sessions and gearing up for a great year ahead. They’re excited and can’t wait to see all of our students soon! 🎒✏️ Let’s make this year the best one yet! #BackToSchool #TeacherLife #ExcitedToLearn
Join us for Popsicles with Principals on Tuesday, August 13 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. This free event is a fantastic opportunity for you and your children to meet us, enjoy a cool treat, and experience the carline route before school starts!
https://tinyurl.com/hhpopsicles
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission visited Happy Hollow Elementary today and brought along a tank full of fish! Students were excited to learn about the diversity of fish in the lakes and rivers in Arkansas and enjoyed the view. They were all hooked on learning!🐟
Holt Middle School principal Matt Morning and John L Colbert Middle School principal Warren Collier visited several elementary schools this morning to promote the exciting new Middle School Choice options that will be offered at those two schools next year. Click here for more information: https://district.fayar.net/page/mschoice
FHS head softball coach Ed Duncan spoke to students and parents this morning at Happy Hollow Elementary. The coach introduced some of the FHS softball players and assistant coach Kylie Cate, who is also a PE teacher at Happy Hollow. Coach Duncan reminded the students that "If you take character and work ethic, you can do whatever you want and be whatever you want to be."
Coach Duncan is the first African American head coach in the history of Fayetteville Public Schools.
It’s National School Counseling Week! Join FPS in celebrating the tremendous work of our school counselors who go ABOVE and BEYOND for our students, our staff, our families, and our community EVERY DAY! Thank you school counselors for helping all students succeed!
Welcome Back Students! Let's have a GREAT Semester!
Fayetteville Public Schools is hosting a Community Night of Coding event to celebrate Computer Science Education Week on Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the FHS Cafeteria.
There will be hands-on computer science-related activities for pre-K through 12th-grade students and their families. Robots, minicomputers, games, crafts and more! Come play, make, and code with us!
Our 13th Annual Local Harvest Lunch is kid-approved! Students, parents, and staff enjoyed locally sourced lunch made with ingredients from farms and small businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
Chef Kent Getzin is in Fayetteville Public Schools working with Happy Hollow Elementary Child Nutrition Department this week, thanks to a generous grant funded and supported by the LifeTime Foundation.
#myschooleatslocal #farmtoschool
